Severe dog allergy and asthma, considering whether we need to rehome

[LancashireRunningGirl]

Hi I wondered if anyone can offer any advice please regarding dog allergies. I haven't been well for the past 9 months - thought initially it was my severe asthma not well controlled but recent blood tests have revealed I have a severe dog allergy. This is probably playing a big part in the breathing problems I have been suffering from along with my severe asthma. I have had all sorts of tests and in the next couple of weeks seeing a consultant at our local hospital about my lungs. We do have a dog (a very hairy, constantly shedding one) - I have always said there is no way I would get rid of him but a couple of nights ago I had a bad asthma attack 10-15 minutes after playing with him which was very scary. Just wondered if people had any thoughts or if you have had to re-home a much loved dog how did you cope. I keep crying my eyes out at the thought of having to re-home him. Thank you :)

You have done a wonderful thing, OP, giving him a home and the structure of training, and making a rescue dog a happy dog.

So he can carry on being happy.

My friend’s Mum died from an asthma attack.

You will know your dog will have a happy new home. My teenage friend didn’t have that comfort.

So sorry , it’s a wrench but you are making the right decision.

Thank you for your reply. So sorry to hear about your friend's mum, that is truly awful.
Yes I think deep down I know it is the right decision but it is so incredibly hard.

You have to rehome him, I’m sorry that you are in this tricky situation but it’s the only sensible choice.